EOSC 315 · The Ocean Ecosystem

An introduction to life in the oceans, its variety and evolution; primary producers and their links to the environment, zooplankton, marine communities, living marine resources and their role in today's world. Not for credit for EOAS or Applied Science. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing.

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Instructors

Section 101: Dr. Michael S. Lipsen

Sections 99C (Hybrid/Distance Education): Dr. Michael S. Lipsen

Summer section 98A (Hybrid/Distance Education): Dr. Michael S. Lipsen

Textbook

Optional: Castro, P. and M.E. Huber, 2007. Marine Biology, Most recent Edition, McGraw-Hill

Course Content

Sections 99A and 99C (Distance Education):

  • UBC Canvas (CWL login required)

Lecture Topics

Lecture and Hybrid:

  • ​Bio and Ocean Concepts
  • Ocean organisms
  • Marine Ecology
  • Nearshore ecology/ecosystems
  • Pelagic ecology/ecosystems
  • Deep ocean ecosystems
  • Climate change/Indigenous perspectives